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Words & Music with The Band of Heathens

WMOT
Published May 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM CDT

Ed Jurdi and Gordy Quist of The Band of Heathens dropped by the WMOT studio in East Nashville to perform and discuss songs from their latest record, Country Sides. The setlist included "No Direction", "High On Our Own Supply", and "Take the Cake".

Watch the full performance and interview below or on our YouTube channel, where you can find more full-length Words & Music episodes from your favorite artists.
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